Promoting conservation on America’s private lands.

Exciting times ahead

On Oct 7, 2025 we’re excited to be launching We Can Do Better: Collected Writings on Land, Conservation, and Public Policy by Paul W. Johnson, edited by Curt Meine.

There is more information to come, but in the meantime:

You can pre-order the book from Ice Cube Press.
TO BE RESCHEDULED! The Forest History Webinar that was scheduled Sept 18 will not be held. NEW DATE TBD.
Curt was scheduled to discuss Paul’s service as chief of the USDA Natural Resources Service and give first insights into the book.
Join the book launch event in Decorah on Oct. 7, 6:30p.m. at The Landing Market.
Attend the Wisconsin Book Festival on Oct. 25. Curt Meine will discuss the book in a discussion with author Sonja Trom Eayrs (Dodge County, Incorporated), in an information session on “The Fight for Rural America.”
Join the book launch event in Ames on Oct. 30 at the Ames Public Library.
Join the book launch event in Des Moines on Nov. 1 at The Harkin Institute.

Promoting conservation on America’s private lands.

We advocate public policy which supports private landowners’ desire to maximize their resources’ value to future generations.

Show your support through financial donations or by joining one of our activist committees (still under construction, but if you’re interested, drop us a line).